Joshua Zirkzee learns Arsenal transfer incentive as Bernardo Silva sends Man City stark warning

Mikel Arteta will be determined to further bolster his squad this summer after Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title by just two points. The Gunners have already been heavily linked with numerous big names but, for now, it remains to be seen whether or not the Kroenkes will sanction another spending spree.

Last year, Arsenal forked out over £200million on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber, the latter of whom unfortunately missed most of the campaign due to injury. The North Londoners also made plenty of sales, so perhaps Edu is plotting another clear-out.

Whatever happens this summer, Arteta won't want any progress going to waste with several clubs expected to spend big. So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at some of the biggest Arsneal stories on Thursday, May 23.

Bernardo Silva has warmed his Manchester City teammates that Arsenal will go toe-to-toe in the English top flight for years to come. The 29-year-old midfielder, who won his sixth Premier League title at the weekend, told Sky Sports: «For sure.

»I know their manager very well because he was here with us. I know how demanding and how intelligent he is. If you look at their squad, they’re very young and for sure, they’re very hungry to go after some titles so no doubt about that.

Silva added: «No, we can’t [start the season slow]. Ideally, we would like to stay on top all season knowing that it’s not easy.»

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football.london says: "Silva is absolutely right. However, Manchester City are no lightweights so Arsenal must continue bolstering their squad in the upcoming transfer